Senior Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll be joining Goddard Vet Group’s Putney clinic, a popular first opinion practice nestled in Southwest London’s riverside village atmosphere, moments from the Thames and Putney Station. This is part-time work with a straightforward Monday, Thursday, and Friday rota (including a crossover Monday shift with your associate vet to manage the weekly rush). Weekend cover is shared—1:3 branch Saturday and 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation—with no overnight on-call requirements at all.

The practice is at an exciting inflection point: the associate vet is thriving, and you’ll be coming in as senior alongside a new senior RVN position being recruited simultaneously. That means you’re genuinely building a team from the ground up, rather than stepping into an established hierarchy. If you know a senior RVN looking for the same opportunity, there’s even a refer-a-friend bonus for bringing them on board.

The clientele are excellent—largely insured, genuinely bonded to the team, and a pleasure to work with. Recent investment in ultrasound equipment means you can develop diagnostic imaging skills in-house, and you’ll have the full backing of Goddard’s regional clinical leadership plus Stone Lion’s 24-hour hospital just 15 minutes away for referrals and OOH cover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead prescription administration and ensure timely, accurate processing of client requests alongside payment and stock management
• Oversee the consulting, surgical, and diagnostic diary in line with company protocols
• Induct new starters and locums at site level
• Schedule regular branch meetings, ensure minutes are recorded, and track action completion
• Conduct thorough consultations with evidence-based recommendations aligned to Goddard protocols
• Perform surgery within your competence boundaries and scope of overnight care provision
• Refer complex cases appropriately to Goddard hospitals or Stone Lion
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical records and ensure pet histories are clear for colleague handovers
• Contribute to a collaborative and respectful team environment
• Foster relationships with the established client base and support practice growth

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Experience in first opinion general practice
• Willingness to take on formal leadership responsibilities within the practice
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Interest in diagnostic imaging desirable (though training will be provided)

Benefits

• Salary: £53,120–£70,550 (part-time as stated); equivalent to £64,000–£85,000 FTE based on 40-hour week, depending on experience and development
• 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) including bank holidays
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget annually plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave (pro rata)
• Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa
• Generous relocation assistance where applicable
• Leadership training provided if this is your first formal leadership role
• Regional manager support and access to Stone Lion’s specialist clinical expertise
• Refer-a-friend bonus eligible

About the Practice

Goddard Vet Group’s Putney clinic is a popular first opinion practice serving Southwest London’s riverside village community. The practice benefits from a strong, insured clientele and is currently investing in its infrastructure—recent ultrasound equipment installation is enabling expanded diagnostic capabilities in-house. The team is supported by Goddard’s regional structure, including dedicated regional management and access to Stone Lion Hospital (15 minutes away) for referrals and emergency cover.

Goddard Vet Group operates as part of VetPartners, a multi-practice network with strong clinical governance, professional development pathways, and 24-hour support infrastructure.